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Tucson – GeoSpatial Workshop: Using Technology for Spatial Thinking and Analyzing Data
GeoSpatial Workshop: Using Technology for Spatial Thinking and Analyzing Data (Tucson) (3 days, 2 nights) (Grades 2-HS) Geographic Information Systems are commonplace in businesses and governmental agencies. The US Department of Labor Statistics reports that this career field has a higher than average potential for new jobs. So what is GIS? What can you do with GIS in your classroom? With online, free software, come see how you can use this technology to engage your students in problem solving and…
Find out more »Interpreting Primary Sources Using a Geographic Lens – June 26, 2018
Where? The Lattie Coor Building, Arizona State University School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning, 5th Floor, Room 5536 When? Tuesday, June 26, 2018 | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Cost? Free but you must place a $30 deposit to assure your attendance at the event. It will be promptly refunded after you attend. If you do not attend, we will be keeping the deposit. Who should attend? Teachers, grade levels 4 -12. Limited to 25 participants. What to expect: In this all-day…
Find out more »Integrating Geography into Your Classroom
Integrating Geography into Your Classroom This is a two hour training on What is Geography and Geographical Thinking? and What FREE ONLINE resources are available from the Arizona Geographic Alliance? All K-12 teachers and administrators from any school or district are welcome to attend. You do not need to be a social studies or science teacher to benefit from this workshop. Many AzGA resources integrate curriculum disciplines with Geography - history, STEM, literacy and Geography for Diverse Learners (ELLs).…
Find out more »People and the Planet (Tempe)
People & the Planet: Hands-On Geography for a Growing World (Tempe) Learn about 41 innovative activities, 18 readings and 31 infographics that are fully accessible online for middle school classrooms. Explore such topics as : Climate change, water scarcity, global wealth inequality, and more. These hands-on strategies will keep you and your students engaged and emphasize real world problem solving. Grade Level Focus: 6 - 8 But teachers of other grade levels may attend with the intent they will modify…
Find out more »People and the Planet (Tucson)
People and the Planet: Hands-One Geography for a Growing Planet (Tucson) Learn about 41 innovative activities, 18 readings and 31 infographics that are fully accessible online for middle school classrooms. Explore such topics as : Climate change, water scarcity, global wealth inequality, and more. These hands-on strategies will keep you and your students engaged and emphasize real world problem solving. Grade Level Focus: 6 - 8 But teachers of other grade levels may attend with the intent they will modify…
Find out more »Flagstaff – GeoSpatial Workshop: Using Technology for Spatial Thinking and Analyzing Data
GeoSpatial Workshop: Using Technology for Spatial Thinking and Analyzing Data (3 days, 2 nights) (Grades 2-HS) Geographic Information Systems are commonplace in businesses and governmental agencies. The US Department of Labor Statistics reports that this career field has a higher than average potential for new jobs. So what is GIS? What can you do with GIS in your classroom? With online, free software, come see how you can use this technology to engage your students in problem solving and spatial…
Find out more »2018 National Council for the Social Studies Conference
Social studies educators teach students the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values necessary for fulfilling the duties of citizenship in a participatory democracy. The mission of National Council for the Social Studies is to provide leadership, service, and support for all social studies educators.
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